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Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
What steps were taken to ensure that the dogs acquired from sources (a) within the European Union and (b) outside the European Union used in scientific procedures during 1995 were purpose bred. - The provenance of imported dogs is routinely checked. In 1995, all such dogs were purpose-bred for laboratory use. (Holding answer 17 March 1997).
Answer

Mr. Tony Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps were taken to ensure that the dogs acquired from sources (a) within the European Union and (b) outside the European Union used in scientific procedures during 1995 were purpose bred. [20659] Mr. Sackville: [holding answer 17 March 1997]: The provenance of imported dogs is routinely checked. In 1995, all such dogs were purpose-bred for laboratory use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20659; 292 c599W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Animal breeding Animal experiments Dogs